Assistant Director Employer Relations Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director Employer Relations make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director Employer Relations in the United States is $166,629 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, an Assistant Director Employer Relations's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,822
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,030 to $175,105
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $152,112
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Assistant Director Employer Relations Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $175,105 $14,592 $3,367 $84
Average $166,629 $13,886 $3,204 $80
25th Percentile $159,030 $13,253 $3,058 $76
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director Employer Relations Salaries

An Assistant Director Employer Relations's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Director Employer Relations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director Employer Relations's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $97,811
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,512
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,975
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,863
  • Expert (over 8 years): $193,508
Levels Salary
Employee ... Level Assistant Director Employer Relations$97,811
Employee ... Level Assistant Director Employer Relations$111,512
Employee ... Level Assistant Director Employer Relations$119,975
Assistant... Level Assistant Director Employer Relations$164,863
VP of Emp... Level Assistant Director Employer Relations$193,508
$97,811 0 yr
$111,512 < 2 yrs
$119,975 2-4 yrs
$164,863 5-8 yrs
$193,508 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Director Employer Relations Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Director Employer Relations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $184,492.
  • California: $183,792.
  • Massachusetts: $181,342.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director Employer Relations

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $210,169
  • San Francisco: $207,868
  • Oakland: $203,487

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director Employer Relations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.55% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 3.55%
Microsoft Office 2.17%
Public Relations 0.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Director Employer Relations's salary.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Collective Bargaining: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resource Management
$188,291
13%
Collective Bargaining
$178,293
7%
Consulting
$176,627
6%
Insight
$176,627
6%
Coaching
$176,627
6%
Labor Relations
$174,960
5%
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Assistant Director Employer Relations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director Employer Relations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Director Employer Relations positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Director Employer Relations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Director Employer Relations

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$249,944$120.050%
Biotechnology$249,944$120.050%
Financial Services$249,944$120.050%
Healthcare$249,944$120.050%
Software & Networking$249,944$120.050%

How Education impacts an Assistant Director Employer Relations's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director Employer Relations enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Director Employer Relations with a Bachelor's Degree is between $163,788 and $174,862).

Assistant Director Employer Relations Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director Employer Relations
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.1%
High School 6.1%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 42.9%
Masters 20.4%
Doctorate 16.3%
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Assistant Director Employer Relations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director Employer Relations's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Director Employer Relations

Salaries for an Assistant Director Employer Relations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $139,426 in 2023 to around $137,243 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director Employer Relations salary trends, .

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FAQ about Assistant Director Employer Relations

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Director Employer Relations?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Director Employer Relations roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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